HPE StoreOnce vs OpenText Data Protector comparison

The compared Hewlett Packard Enterprise and OpenText solutions aren't in the same category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #2 in DS , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 19.5% mindshare in the category. OpenText is ranked #24 in BRS , with an average rating of 7.6, and holds a 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

HPE StoreOnce

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94% willing to recommend

OpenText Data Protector

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1,131 Comparison Views

80% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

HPE StoreOnce

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

106

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (2nd), Disk Based Backup Systems (2nd)

OpenText Data Protector

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

101

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (24th)

Mindshare comparison

HPE StoreOnce and OpenText Data Protector aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. HPE StoreOnce is designed for Deduplication Software and holds a mindshare of 19.5%, up 16.6% compared to last year.
OpenText Data Protector, on the other hand, focuses on Backup and Recovery, holds 0.7% mindshare, down 0.7% since last year.

Deduplication Software

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

Megha Meshram

Senior Manager at BHEL

Helps to consolidate D2D backups and has a good deduplication ratio

I was involved with the HPE team in the implementation of the tool which included steps like zone grade configuration, tape grade configuration, etc. The zoning part during implementation was very cumbersome. The tool’s implementation took around one week maximum to complete. One person from the HPE team helped us with the deployment. The tool’s deployment was a big process. We had to first deploy the hardware. Then we needed to connect it to the server. We had to also install HPE’s Data Protector. There were multiple things to be configured such as the configuration of Data Protector with D2D backup.

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Jeroen Vranckaerts

System Engineer - Server & Storage, DBA at Audi Brussels

Though a highly stable tool, it needs to be made easier to use and configure

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a five out of ten. OpenText Data Protector is complex to configure correctly, but the areas concerning the data and compression are good. Once you get the product to work, it works, but it's much too complex to configure and troubleshoot, as it takes a lot of time and energy, making it not so efficient. Once the tool is configured in your environment, it provides good backup and compression features. In my company, we use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our servers, and we have a team of 20 people to take care of the data backup using the tool. My company doesn't use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our client's computers. In my company, we have scheduled the process related to backup, which makes the tool run daily around 30 to 40 times.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The stability of the solution is excellent."

"Technical support is quite good."

"HPE StoreOnce is particularly useful in situations where organizations require a backup solution to store their data. Its deduplication feature is quite impressive, providing a deduplication ratio of around 25 to 26."

"The initial setup process is simple."

"The implementation is not that complex for someone who has experience."

"I think StoreOnce's deduplication technology is crucial for cost efficiency and faster recovery, especially for backup and data protection purposes."

"The solution saves a lot of storage capacity."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its UI. The product's UI makes it easy for users to configure the tool."

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"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...The initial setup process for the solution is easy."

"Micro Focus Data Protector's most valuable feature is its interaction with the fiber share. It is easy to use, we use it to back up without any problem to VTLs, and can use the Fiber Channel that is still the TCP."

"The normal file system backup is easy to manage, and our success rate is quite high."

"Deduplication implementation with CAPA is very good."

"The most valuable feature of Data Protector is its integration with VMware. A lot of software these days integrates with VMware, and you can run some of these things on virtual machines. You can even have your backup manager running on a virtual machine and use physical managers to move data around. Their VMware integration isn't too bad, but Commvault has that feature, and many other backup products do."

"The reliability of HP Data Protector is the most valuable feature for us."

"Data Protector is very good at automation. From the time of the backup, verification, and copy to tape, it is very good. I don't need to touch it, it will do it by itself."

"The installation was simple and provided an easy way to install even on Unix servers. It has excellent features like deduplication."

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Cons

"HPE StoreOnce needs to be made cheaper than products from Dell and Veeam."

"Some high-level cybersecurity features could be achieved with some entities, and their integration could be built into the store."

"I would like to see better integration with Veeam software."

"We're outsourced with a partner who recalls a larger amount of problems with the stability of the product."

"HPE StoreOnce Backup to Disk (BTD) is not a good backup solution for NAS devices. It does not have a dual controller, so if one controller fails, the entire system will go down."

"HPE StoreOnce should come with a detailed installation guide."

"The product's support is an area with certain shortcomings requiring improvements. Support needs to be faster."

"I would like to see an emphasis placed on making data deduplication and compression more powerful."

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"I would like to see a better user interface in the next release."

"It would be ideal if they could improve their level of support."

"The technical support is poor and should be improved."

"We're not satisfied with the robustness and stability of the software since Micro Focus took it in-house. The GUI is one thing they could improve. It's still a bit archaic. Data Protector needs a more functional, user-friendly GUI."

"Many of our users complain about the GUI. You still need to rely on the command line interface. Because it originated as a Unix system, Data Protector is still a command line-driven solution, which makes it seem rather dated compared to systems that are built around a GUI from day one. It doesn't affect the functionality, but some people don't find it user-friendly."

"Recently, clients have raised concerns about the lack of comprehensive documentation for Data Protector."

"They should design the solution so that it is much easier for deployment and make the UI easy to use."

"OpenText Data Protector is more difficult to use and configure than OpenText VIM. The user-friendliness of OpenText Data Protector has to be increased, and the complexity of the tool needs to be reduced."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is pretty expensive."

"We have got a perpetual license, and we have access to all the features. If you are using cloud banks, you can store the internal data in HPE Cloud if needed. You can offload the data to the HPE Cloud. It is a licensed product. We have got around 10 TB of cloud bank storage with a one-time payment. We specifically took 10 TB for very critical offsite backups. We can also increase it in blocks if needed."

"I think the product is competitive in terms of pricing. Other products like the one from Dell are costlier compared to the tool."

"The licensing costs is capacity-based and come bundled with support."

"The solution's cost is above average."

"The product is not expensive. It is available at a good price."

"I rate the platform's pricing a seven out of ten."

"The product's pricing is medium."

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"In Data Protector, if you need extra features, you need to buy the agents for these features. Some of the features are Terabytes, some of them are agents. There's some complexity in the pricing and licensing."

"Our licensing is on a capacity basis."

"Pricing for Micro Focus Data Protector is reasonable."

"Pricing/licensing is Data Protector's single best offering. In its most basic environment, the only license required is for whatever target device is required."

"Avoid using many LTO drives; when using fewer drives, the price will be extremely good."

"The licensing cost was not annual. We didn't pay any license. We paid when we deployed and we didn't pay for anything after that. There were no additional fees after the initial payment."

"The pricing is around $3,000 to $5,000. The charge additionally for support and to scale."

"The license for the solution is very expensive compared to the other products in the market."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE StoreOnce?

I think StoreOnce's deduplication technology is crucial for cost efficiency and faster recovery, especially for backup and data protection purposes.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE StoreOnce?

The solution is quite expensive, possibly rated around seven and a half on a scale of one to ten. It aligns with the costs of similar high-quality solutions in the industry.

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What needs improvement with HPE StoreOnce?

The cost is at the forefront of everyone's mind. While the solution does everything expected, it would be beneficial if AI could be integrated for optimization and monitoring. This could improve th...

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What do you like most about Micro Focus Data Protector?

I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Data Protector?

Pricing is high compared to other solutions. If they offer suitable features and a compatible price, we can attract clients. If the tech support becomes good, the price becomes less of a concern. W...

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What needs improvement with Micro Focus Data Protector?

Recently, clients have raised concerns about the lack of comprehensive documentation for Data Protector. This has been an issue, especially when troubleshooting or integrating with other vendor-spe...

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Also Known As

HP StoreOnce

Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise

OpenText

Overview

HP StoreOnce Backup is a data backup solution that provides a consistent, high-performance, scale-out architecture for your entire enterprise. Reduce the amount of backup data capacity by 95 percent, and choose between powerful dedicated appliances for data centers, or flexible virtual appliances for smaller and remote offices.

OpenText Data Protector standardizes and consolidates backups across multiple platforms. It provides secure, comprehensive backup protection for business-critical data and applications whether virtual, physical, or online in the cloud.

Sample Customers

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GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company

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